1961 Austin A 99 vs. 1975 Porsche 924
To start off, 1975 Porsche 924 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Porsche 924 (123 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A 99 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1975 Porsche 924.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1961 Austin A 99 (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Porsche 924. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 99 | 1975 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 99 | 924 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 61 L |
